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Phone, wallet, keys … vaccination card. Check.
Starting Monday, Oct. 25, King County will require all residents to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test in order to be let into:
- Outdoor events with 500+ people
- Indoor bars and restaurants with seating capacity of 12 or more
- Indoor public pools, gyms, and other fitness facilities
- Arts venues, museums, concert halls, movie theaters, sports arenas, and convention centers
Many places in Seattle already had such requirements, but in case you need a little refresher, here are the details.
What can I use as proof of vaccination?
- Your actual paper CDC-issued vaccination card
- A picture of your card
- A QR code or certificate from the MyIRMobile app, or verification from the Clear app
- Any record from an individual doctor, pharmacy, etc. from in or outside the US
What if I lose my card?
Reach out to whichever provider gave you the vaccine to see if you can get a replacement.
MyIRMobile can also retrieve vaccination information for those who received the shot in Washington. If received elsewhere, contact that state’s health department.
What if I’m not vaccinated?
- Negative COVID-19 test verification can be used to enter events — make an appointment at a local testing site within 72 hours of your visit. At-home rapid tests aren’t valid under this requirement, nor are religious or medical exemptions.
- Children under 12 are exempt; some venues allow them to enter if they remain masked (call ahead to make sure).
- Grocery stores are not included in the list of places necessary to show proof of vaccination, nor are airports, retail spaces, outdoor seating areas, or any school-based event.
For more info, check out the King County Health Department’s website.
